Page 23 of Best Senior Care in Washington State

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 627 senior care communities in WA using WA Dept. of Social & Health Services (DSHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior care in WA
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627 homes
Avg Walk Score: 52/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Washington State. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 78The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Washington State. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Info below is compiled from the WA Dept. of Social & Health Services (DSHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. SC (Senior Care):
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Family to Family Senior Care
SC
AL
HOS
MC
NH
RC
Sammamish (Beaver Lake Park)
15
Facility 15
WA AVG 78
Rank #315 / 324
No
17
Facility 17
WA AVG 52
Rank #516 / 583
-
73.3%
Facility 73.3%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #139 / 248
A+3
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
16
Facility 16
WA AVG 31
Rank #84 / 279
5.3
Facility 5.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #197 / 279
Ponderosa Retirement Center
SC
AL
IL
Yakima
85
Facility 85
WA AVG 78
Rank #115 / 324
No
61
Facility 61
WA AVG 52
Rank #228 / 583
-
83.5%
Facility 83.5%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #78 / 248
-10
6
Facility 6
WA AVG 8
Rank #251 / 282
51
Facility 51
WA AVG 31
Rank #227 / 279
5.1
Facility 5.1
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #189 / 279
South Hill Village
SC
AL
IL
MC
Spokane (Moran Prairie)
170
Facility 170
WA AVG 78
Rank #6 / 324
Yes
56
Facility 56
WA AVG 52
Rank #268 / 583
-
59.4%
Facility 59.4%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #210 / 248
-13
8
Facility 8
WA AVG 8
Rank #264 / 282
58
Facility 58
WA AVG 31
Rank #238 / 279
4.5
Facility 4.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #152 / 279
Stephen’s Place
SC
AL
RESC
Vancouver
41
Facility 41
WA AVG 78
Rank #282 / 324
No
33
Facility 33
WA AVG 52
Rank #429 / 583
-
73.2%
Facility 73.2%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #143 / 248
-2
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
6
Facility 6
WA AVG 31
Rank #29 / 279
3.0
Facility 3.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #82 / 279
Cogir of Kent
SC
AL
IL
Kent
140
Facility 140
WA AVG 78
Rank #16 / 324
Yes
72
Facility 72
WA AVG 52
Rank #129 / 583
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--5
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
29
Facility 29
WA AVG 31
Rank #160 / 279
5.8
Facility 5.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #211 / 279
Canterbury Inn Assisted Living Community
SC
AL
MC
NH
Longview
140
Facility 140
WA AVG 78
Rank #16 / 324
Yes
60
Facility 60
WA AVG 52
Rank #240 / 583
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--4
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
25
Facility 25
WA AVG 31
Rank #135 / 279
6.3
Facility 6.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #226 / 279
Madison House Assisted Living Community
SC
AL
IL
Kirkland (Totem Lake)
100
Facility 100
WA AVG 78
Rank #74 / 324
Yes
68
Facility 68
WA AVG 52
Rank #162 / 583
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--6
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
32
Facility 32
WA AVG 31
Rank #172 / 279
5.3
Facility 5.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #197 / 279
Fairwinds – Redmond
SC
AL
IL
Redmond (Bear Creek)
50
Facility 50
WA AVG 78
Rank #254 / 324
Yes
18
Facility 18
WA AVG 52
Rank #509 / 583
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-A+9
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #204 / 282
37
Facility 37
WA AVG 31
Rank #185 / 279
4.1
Facility 4.1
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #137 / 279
Hillside Assisted Living
SC
AL
N Kent
75
Facility 75
WA AVG 78
Rank #156 / 324
No
64
Facility 64
WA AVG 52
Rank #189 / 583
---2
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #118 / 282
4
Facility 4
WA AVG 31
Rank #18 / 279
2.0
Facility 2.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #38 / 279
Renton Health and Rehabilitation
SC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Renton
99
Facility 99
WA AVG 78
Rank #90 / 324
No
83
Facility 83
WA AVG 52
Rank #64 / 583
-
81.7%
Facility 81.7%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #96 / 248
-7
5
Facility 5
WA AVG 8
Rank #242 / 282
82
Facility 82
WA AVG 31
Rank #272 / 279
11.7
Facility 11.7
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #275 / 279

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every WA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 627 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Fairwinds – Redmond

Fairwinds in Redmond is an independent living and assisted living community where both options are guaranteed to be comfortable for residents to maintain their individuality and independence. Residents in the community are cared for by ensuring that the holistic wellness of each resident is met. The community is an engaging and enriching environment where the professional care staff are attentive and ready to go above and beyond for the residents. For over 50 years, Fairwinds has celebrated and understood individuality, so they make it a point that residents can get the best possible care and limitless opportunities during their stay.

The lifestyle at Fairwinds is inspired by resort-style stay– leisure is the center of senior wellness. Featured community amenities and services include a restaurant, private dining room, salon and barbershop, transportation, guest parking, and a courtyard with outdoor seating.

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Overview of Hillside Assisted Living

Hillside Assisted Living provides assisted living in Kent, Washington. Residents can receive help with bathing, grooming, dressing, incontinence care, medication reminders, transfers between a chair and bed, and daily meals. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs hands on support with personal care, medications, or transfers.

Hillside Assisted Living has 75 beds. Its Walk Score is 64, placing the area in the somewhat walkable range, where some errands can be completed on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to handle select nearby errands independently. Meals accommodate residents’ dietary needs and preferences, giving people with food related requirements an option suited to those needs, while transportation for medical appointments can be arranged to support coordinating rides to those appointments.

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Overview of Renton Health and Rehabilitation

Based in a peaceful area in Renton, WA, Renton Health and Rehabilitation is a dependable community built for those needing rehabilitation and long-term care services. Residents here maintain a high quality of life with the support of an excellent care team trained to provide an array of healthcare services. With access to physical and occupational therapy, the community ensures its residents maintain their highest level of function.

Through personalized care plans, everyone here is guaranteed to receive proper care and support. Their team of physicians is available 24/7 to offer care whenever needed, providing residents with comfort and peace of mind. Here, everyone is empowered to maximize their potential and continue living the lifestyle they deserve.

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Overview of Highgate Senior Living

Highgate Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Wenatchee, WA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space; independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since a move to another level can happen within the community.

Highgate Senior Living has 75 beds. Made-from-scratch meals are brought to each resident’s table, allowing residents to dine without arranging meal preparation. Couples Care can support couples receiving care within the community, while Respite Stays provide short-term care for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet with them.

An 89 / 100 Walk Score places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still reach shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently.

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Overview of Victoria Place Senior Living

Victoria Place Senior Living, ideally situated in Port Townsend, WA is a tight-knit senior living community that offers a variety of services, including assisted living and respite care. Dedicated to providing a unique lifestyle that encourages residents to maintain their independence, the community features a devoted team available 24/7 to ensure that all needs of the residents are met. A wide array of comfortable accommodations are also available to provide a sophisticated lifestyle free from the stress of home maintenance.

Committed to making its residents feel that they are on a permanent vacation, the community offers a high standard of amenities and life-enriching opportunities such as leisure, educational, and social activities through the Vibrant Life program. With Victoria Place Senior Living, residents can enjoy their retirement journey while having peace of mind in a supportive and secure environment.

Contact Victoria Place Senior Living

Overview of Hampton Special Care – Tumwater

Hampton Special Care in Tumwater, Washington, provides memory care in a secured setting with supervision for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who may be at risk of wandering. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs that level of oversight. It has 56 beds, placing it in the smaller-community range where staff and residents can get to know each other. A Walk Score of 59 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle certain nearby errands independently.

Contact Hampton Special Care – Tumwater

Overview of Renton Assisted Living

Renton Assisted Living offers assisted living and respite care in Renton, Washington. Assisted living helps with daily tasks while allowing a resident to live in the community, while respite care provides a short term stay for someone whose usual caregiver is traveling or recovering.

The community has 115 beds. Restaurant style dining gives residents their meals in a restaurant setting. A fitness center, library and outdoor spaces offer places to exercise, read and spend time outside. There is room for different parts of the day.

Renton Assisted Living is wheelchair accessible, supporting residents who use wheelchairs as they move through the community. Rehabilitation services are also available for residents who need that support. A Walk Score of 65 places the area in the somewhat walkable category, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain destinations independently.

Contact Renton Assisted Living

Overview of Aegis Living Lynnwood

Aegis Living Lynnwood stands as one of Washington’s premier residences, offering exceptional assisted living with memory care services. Nestled in a picturesque environment surrounded by wetlands and wooded landscapes, residents wake up to breathtaking panoramic views of the Northwest style surroundings. The cozy, warm atmosphere ensures a restful stay, complemented by top-notch care.
The community offers diverse floor plans and personalized apartments, catering to individual preferences. A highlight of the Aegis Living experience is its culinary offerings, providing residents with a wonderful dining experience. Additionally, the home goes beyond the ordinary with on-site therapy services and specialized Parkinson’s care specialists. Their memory care program is both innovative and award-winning, custom-designed to address varying conditions. This approach embodies a state-of-the-art perspective on senior care, making Aegis Living Lynnwood a leading choice for residential assisted living.

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Tukwila

Merrill Gardens at Tukwila is a modern senior living community located on the Green River, just blocks from Southcenter Mall in Tukwila, WA. This community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Residents can choose from 134 apartments, including studios, one, and two-bedroom options.The Garden House memory care community provides a secure, inviting environment for those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, with a specially trained team available 24/7.

The community aims to provide top-quality care in a comfortable and social setting. The community offers a variety of amenities, including beautifully landscaped grounds, a courtyard, a bistro and wine bar, a movie theater, a fitness area, and more. Seniors here enjoy scheduled transportation, 24-hour staffing, weekly housekeeping, and fresh, restaurant-style meals served seven days a week through the Anytime Dining program. Residents benefit from a resident call system, many transportation options, on-site maintenance, weekly housekeeping, and a wellness program. Pets are welcome, ensuring a warm and inclusive environment for all.

Contact Merrill Gardens at Tukwila

Park View Villas

1430 Park View Lane, Port Angeles, WA 98363
Overview of Park View Villas

Park View Villas offers independent living in Port Angeles, WA, with private living and community services rather than daily care. The community has 65 beds. It may be a good fit for someone who wants an independent living setting with on site amenities and access to most errands on foot.

A Walk Score of 79 places the area in the very walkable band, so most errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Pets are allowed, which means a resident can bring a pet when moving in.

Residents can use a fitness center, pool, beauty and barber shop, theatre, and game rooms for exercise, personal care, entertainment, and recreation on site. Outdoor features include walking trails, a lake, an herb garden, raised gardens for personal gardening, a greenhouse, and a pétanque court, giving residents places for gardening and other outdoor activities. Respite care is available for short stays, which can suit a family whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover. Dining options, clubs, and groups are also available through the community’s programs.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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